LIZ

Composting:
The compost bins are available at the reception. You can dispose of your organic waste at P1, in the designated area. A weekly reminder: Composting is collected every Wednesday. Tuesday is a good day to bring your pail to P1 as the bins will be empty. Thank you for your cooperation and participation!

Gentle, graceful, flowing with subtlety, there is more in the appearance of Tai Chi then can be understood at first glance.

Tai chi is a practice that involves a series of slow gentle movements and physical postures, a meditative state of mind, and controlled breathing. 

Come and choose your workout, from easy to intermediate.

📅 Wednesday, October 15 | 🕑 2:00 PM – Cinema
Top Sports Stories of 2025: Year in Review (in English).
Dive into a captivating summary of the biggest moments that shaped the sports world this year. A must-attend event for all sports enthusiasts!

📅 Wednesday, October 15 | 🕑 2:00 PM – Cinema
Top Sports Stories of 2025: Year in Review (in English).
Dive into a captivating summary of the biggest moments that shaped the sports world this year. A must-attend event for all sports enthusiasts!

Join us for a fun Bingo session every Wednesday at 2:00 PM! It's a great opportunity to enjoy a lively time, meet your neighbors, and of course, win some fantastic prizes. Each Bingo card costs $2 per game. The prize is won by the residents each round, so the more participants, the better the prizes! Come try your luck and enjoy a friendly afternoon with us. We look forward to seeing you there!

Perfect time to meet your neighbors with a friendly game of billiards. This is an autonomous activity. Our resident volunteer Keith Carrier will be on hand to offer pointers and organize games if needed.

Come and relax by solving a puzzle with your neighbors. 

Join us for a happy hour at the bistro with fellow residents. We invite you to bring your own drinks and snacks to share in this enjoyable gathering.

Intermediate French Conversation: with Céline

Champagne, Every Wednesday in the P1 room, starting

September 17. Class is full-only registered participants may

attend.

Come give it a try with well-seasoned* practitioners: Roanne & Kersti

Wednesdays @ 7 p.m. 2nd fl. chapel room

* By teachers like Thich Nhat Hanh and Jon Kabat Zinn

N.B. Tout les rencontres peuvent être bilingue.

Lina, a seventeen-year-old American girl, travels to Rome and stays with two family friends during the summer before starting college, honoring the last wish of her late mother. During her stay, she meets two boys, Lorenzo and Alessandro, for whom she develops feelings. Beyond love and adventure, she also discovers the delight of Italian gelato.

No registration is required for the 10 a.m. class.
Registration is mandatory for the 11 a.m. classes, in the activity binder at the front desk.
Activities will take place only if there are 5 or more participants.

Do you like painting? Whether you are a beginner or not, come and meet Annie in the art room, she will be happy to welcome you.

All equipment is provided.

* Places are limited, please register at the registration binder in the activity room

NEW – Qi Gong with Josée-Andrée Mailoux
Every Thursday, starting at 11:15 AM in the activity room, discover Qi Gong: a moving meditation combining breathing, stretching, self-massage, and tapping to stimulate vital energy and strengthen body, mind, and soul.
Accessible to everyone, including people with reduced mobility (seated version available). Duration: 60 minutes (45 min of practice + health tips and sharing).

Exclusive Film Screening: “Ageless: Real Talk. Real Change. To End Ageism”

We invite you to discover an exceptional film that sheds new light on ageism in our society. You will be surprised, moved, and leave with a deeper understanding of the impact of age-related prejudices. A discussion, facilitated by Mrs. Maxine Bloom, will follow the screening to exchange and delve deeper into the topic.

Date: October 16

Time: 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

Location: Cinema

This film, directed by Josh Dorsey (Dan’s brother), an award-winning documentary filmmaker, is currently available in English. A French version is in preparation and will be available soon.

Exclusive Film Screening: “Ageless: Real Talk. Real Change. To End Ageism”

We invite you to discover an exceptional film that sheds new light on ageism in our society. You will be surprised, moved, and leave with a deeper understanding of the impact of age-related prejudices. A discussion, facilitated by Mrs. Maxine Bloom, will follow the screening to exchange and delve deeper into the topic.

Date: October 16

Time: 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

Location: Cinema

This film, directed by Josh Dorsey (Dan’s brother), an award-winning documentary filmmaker, is currently available in English. A French version is in preparation and will be available soon.

JERUSALEMA DANCE FUN Sunday, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Activity room Join Dusanka and have fun dancing to the South Africa popular song JERUSALEMA. You have a choice to sit or to stand and follow the steps. We want to be ready for Christmas time and dance all over Liz residence. Hope you can join us!

Do you like painting? Whether you are a beginner or not, come and meet Annie in the art room, she will be happy to welcome you.

All equipment is provided.

* Places are limited, please register at the registration binder in the activity room

French 101 – Beginners: Pronunciation, vocabulary, and

basic practice. Every Thursday at 4:00 PM in the Activity

Room, starting September 18. Limited to 10 participants.

Register at reception by September 8. If fewer than 6

participants register; the class will be cancelled. Taught by

Marie Vaillancourt and Janet Bourke. French workbook:

$14.69 – payable at Reception.

Come have fun with friends playing various board games: Canasta, Zumba, Hearts, Cribbage, Rummikub, Dominoes, Uno, Scrabble, Mahjong.

Come work on your balance with Manon thanks to chair yoga.

*To ensure your place at this activity, you must leave your name at the main reception

Dusanka is a passionate volunteer who enjoys helping others stay active and healthy. She loves organizing workout sessions that include various exercises, from strength training to yoga. Her positive energy makes each session enjoyable and encourages everyone to do their best.

Join Director Norman Cohen for an afternoon of Bridge. He will supervise those who wish to play competitively and mentor those who wish to remember the rules.

*It is necessary to play in pairs to participate in this activity. It is important that you write your name on the community board in the activity room if you are looking for a partner before the activity begins

Listen to channel 941 for the replay of the information your General Manager wishes to communicate to you.

Mr. Michel Lefebvre is back with an

exciting new series!"350 Years of

Architecture in New York: Before and

After Art Deco "

After exploring the green treasures of the Big Apple, Mr.

Lefebvre continues his fascinating presentations—this time

focusing on New York’s architectural evolution! From

historic buildings to the iconic Art Deco skyscrapers,

discover how the city has transformed over the centuries,

blending tradition with modernity. 📅 Every Friday, from

October 10 to 31🕜 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM 🎥 Cinema | In French

An invitation to see New York from a whole new perspective…

don’t miss it!

📅 Friday, October 17 | 🕑 2:00 PM – Cinema
Poetry Reading by Ms. Kathleen Dunn (in English).
Ms. Kathleen Dunn, author of Second Chances, will share excerpts from her poetry collection, born from a passion sparked by a major life change. A touching and inspiring reading celebrating resilience and transformation.

Come learn how to use the gym equipment with our volunteer resident, Dusanka Pavlovic. Please reserve your spot in the sign-up book at the reception.

This event, led by Rabba Briah Cahana from Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, will take place in the prayer room. It is open to everyone who would like to join us for a moment of reflection and prayer before Shabbat, every two weeks on fridau Friday at 3:00 PM. Come share this special time together in a warm and welcoming setting.

Starting November 7, a Spanish club will be held every Thursday from 4 PM to 5 PM with Mr. Anthony Moffat, a resident of Liz. Interested participants can gather near the bridge for discussions in Spanish among residents.

An enigmatic physicist grapples with scientific advancement versus the horrors of war as his team races to create the first atomic bomb.

Come have fun with friends playing various board games: Canasta, Zumba, Hearts, Cribbage, Rummikub, Dominoes, Uno, Scrabble, Mahjong.

An enigmatic physicist grapples with scientific advancement versus the horrors of war as his team races to create the first atomic bomb.

Liz Storytelling Lounge: Share, Laugh, Connect
Looking for a warm and friendly space to share, laugh, and tell your stories? Join us at the Liz Storytelling Lounge, a monthly gathering where we exchange life stories, cultural treasures, travel memories, lessons learned, and unforgettable moments that shape us. If you love stories, this is your space — a place to belong and be heard. Next session: Sunday, October 19, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, in the Activity Room. In English, led by Lorna Roth. Everyone is welcome — bring your stories… and your curiosity!

Framed for murder in Prohibition-era Mississippi, odd-couple New Yorkers Ray and Claude spend decades together after they're sentenced to life in prison.

JERUSALEMA DANCE FUN Sunday, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Activity room Join Dusanka and have fun dancing to the South Africa popular song JERUSALEMA. You have a choice to sit or to stand and follow the steps. We want to be ready for Christmas time and dance all over Liz residence. Hope you can join us!

Framed for murder in Prohibition-era Mississippi, odd-couple New Yorkers Ray and Claude spend decades together after they're sentenced to life in prison.

Walking Club Resumes – July 7
The Walking Club resumes on July 7, every Monday morning at 10:00 a.m. Our volunteer residents Peter Naylor and Anne-Marie Scerbo will meet you at reception at 9:50 a.m. for a 10:00 a.m. start. A great chance to get moving and socialize!

Dusanka is a passionate volunteer who enjoys helping others stay active and healthy. She loves organizing workout sessions that include various exercises, from strength training to yoga. Her positive energy makes each session enjoyable and encourages everyone to do their best.

📅 Monday, October 20 | 🕑 2:00 PM – Cinema
Memory Wellness Workshop with Dr. Goodman (in English).
Licensed clinical psychologist in Montreal, Dr. Goodman offers a workshop on memory wellness along with other sessions to support cognitive health. A unique opportunity to better understand and stimulate your memory.

Come discover and play this board game which is played with two decks of 54 cards. Canasta is a card game from Uruguay that is traditionally played by four players forming two teams of two. 

French 102 – Intermediate: Focus on verbs, conjugation, and starting basic conversation. Every Monday in the P1 room next to the hair salon, starting September 22. Limited to 8 participants. Register at reception by September 8. If fewer than 5 participants register; the class will be cancelled.Taught by Marie Vaillancourt. French workbook: $24.10 –payable at Reception.

Come learn a little more about the Theïa application with our volunteer Dusanka.

Film Screening: “The Colours of My

Father” – An Animated Portrait of Sam

Borenstein

Discover this bright and moving animated documentary

directed by Joyce Borenstein in 1992. The filmmaker skillfully

weaves her father’s vibrant paintings, archival photos, and

tender family memories to bring to life the vivid vision of the

Canadian painter Sam Borenstein, still too little known.

Nominated for an Oscar and winner of a Genie Award, this

29-minute film masterfully blends animation, real images, and

art to celebrate resilience, legacy, and the striking beauty of a

colorful view of the world.

Screening Date: October 20 at 7:00 PM | Location: Cinema

Film Screening: “The Colours of My

Father” – An Animated Portrait of Sam

Borenstein

Discover this bright and moving animated documentary

directed by Joyce Borenstein in 1992. The filmmaker skillfully

weaves her father’s vibrant paintings, archival photos, and

tender family memories to bring to life the vivid vision of the

Canadian painter Sam Borenstein, still too little known.

Nominated for an Oscar and winner of a Genie Award, this

29-minute film masterfully blends animation, real images, and

art to celebrate resilience, legacy, and the striking beauty of a

colorful view of the world.

Screening Date: October 20 at 7:00 PM | Location: Cinema